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Creation Studio Drop-Ins
Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All ages can stop by and make crafts and projects in The Creation Studio.
June 5: Strawbees
June 12: Upcycling Cereal Boxes
June 19: Whirlygigs
June 26: Upcycling Wine Corks
July 3: Firework Scratch Art
July 10: Book Page Flowers
July 17: Pony Bead Critters
July 24: Whirlygigs!
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Creation Studio Workshops
Creation Studio Workshops are longer, more in-depth classes geared to teens and adults.
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Join a Habitat ReStore volunteer who will show you how to paint a faux stained glass design on a window. There is a $5 fee for this workshop, and your spot is not reserved until payment is made. Please bring a lunch, and refrigeration will be provided. Coffee will also be provided.
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Join us to learn how to cast on, perform the knit stitch, bind off, and weave in yarn ends. Participants will begin a small sample square, which if desired can be continued to any length for a simple scarf. Participants will need to bring a pair of size 8 knitting needles and a blunt yarn needle.
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Come join Wapsi Naturalist, Michael Granger, for a presentation on Bluebirds at the Bettendorf Library. Learn about their amazing habits and then build a Blue Bird nesting box to attract them to your very own wild space.
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Storytimes are filled with stories, songs, rhymes, exercises, parenting tips, and more!
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Preschool Storytime
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 3 to 5
Tales for Tots
Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
For children ages birth to 3 and a caregiver.
Yoga and Stories
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us and experience your favorite stories told with yoga poses and demonstrated by certified yoga instructors. Recommended for ages 3 through 10 years old. Be ready to join in the fun! Parents are welcome too!
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Friday Features
Fridays, June 6 and 23, July 7 and 21
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Come to the library every other Friday in June and July and watch a popular children's animated feature film. All movies are rated G or PG.
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Sign up for a book discussion group! Story Travelers is a book discussion group best suited for grades 2-4. Book Explorers Junior is best suited for grades 4-6. Pick up the book at the Youth Services desk and read it before the book discussion. Registration is required.
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Reading Assistance Dogs
Thursdays, June 1 and July 6, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Children have the opportunity to read aloud to dogs from Quad City Canines. This is great practice or kids and helps them build their vocabulary and self-confidence.
Jenga!
Thursdays, June 8 and July 6, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come play the classic game of Jenga in all sizes. Some sets are oversized, some regular, and some small. Try them all!
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Dan Wardell's Reading Road Trip
Friday, June 9, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join Dan Wardell from Iowa Public Television for a great story this summer! Dan brings his high energy show to children at libraries all across Iowa. You won’t want to miss this fun show! The same show will be presented twice.
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Child’s Play | Create: Explore: Experience
Saturdays, June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Child’s Play consists of a 15-minute storytime complete with books, rhymes, and songs followed by 30 minutes of imaginative playtime. Playtime can be spent dressing up as various characters or creating puppet shows in the puppet theater. Children can also play music with a variety of musical instruments or explore their creative side by making a craft. We also have various manipulative toys for building, pretending, discovering, and more! This program is best-suited for ages 2 to 6 years old, but all ages are welcome to attend.
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The Rope Warrior
Tuesday, June 13, 11:00 a.m. - noon
Guinness World Record Holder David Fisher is The World's Greatest Rope Jumper!
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littleBits Lab
Wednesdays, June 14 and July 19, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Come free-build with littleBits, electronic building blocks, that can create sound, light, movement, or all three! This program is best-suited for children going into 2nd grade and older.
Lego Club
Saturday, June 17, Wednesday, June 21, Saturday, July 1, Wednesday, July 12, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Come enjoy a morning of free-building with Lego blocks.
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Jay and Leslie's Laughing Matters
Tuesday, June 20, 11:00 a.m. - noon
Plan to Laugh! Juggling, magic, mime, stories, laughs!
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Creepy Crawlies!
Thursday, June 22, 11:00 a.m. - noon
Learn about and see creepy crawlies, including everything from cockroaches to tarantulas! These creatures are creepy, but they help to build a better world by playing important roles in ecosystems. This program is presented by the Grout Museum.
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The Jonathan May Show
Tuesday, June 27, 11:00 a.m. - noon
Comic magician Jonathan May is certain to entertain the entire family!
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Out of the Box Building
Wednesdays, June 28 and July 26, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Come free-build something from your imagination using cardboard boxes. We will have tools, cardboard boxes, and decorating materials available. Best for ages 5 and up.
Better World Building Fun
Fridays, June 30 and July 28, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Come and go as you please and participate in a variety of games and activities created around a building and construction theme. This is a 2 hour drop-in program and there is no beginning or end time. Recommended for those 3 yrs. - 7 yrs.
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Tim Read - Comedic Artist
Wednesday, July 5, 11:00 a.m. - noon
Tim Read will have you laughing as he draws his way through the program.
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Babaloo!
Tuesday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The wild and wacky musical comedy show for kids.
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Teddy Bear DIY Camp Drop-off
Monday, July 17
Teddy Bear DIY Camp Pick Up & Presentation
Saturday, July 22, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Did you ever wonder what your stuffed animals do when you are not around? Bring one of your teddy bears or stuffed animals to the Youth Desk at the library for DIY Camp! Leave your furry friend at the library for a fun camp where they will learn how to make all kinds of things. The librarians will take pictures of all the fun activities your teddy does while you are away. Pick your stuffed animal back up at the library on Saturday, July 22 at 1:00 PM and see what happened at Teddy Bear DIY Camp.
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Super Cold Science!
Friday, July 21, 11:00 a.m. - noon
See science demonstrations with liquid nitrogen and learn how temperature is related to the three phases of matter: solids, liquids and gases. This program is presented by the Grout Museum.
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Book Explorers Senior "Book Explorers Senior" is a teen book discussion group that meets one session to discuss and explore a selected book. Participants will pick up the selected book at the library once signed up and read the entire book prior to the meeting date. Best suited for grades 7-9. Registration is required.
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Young Adult After School Hangout
Thursday, June 1, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Need a place after school? Stop by The Quad or the Junior League Program Room. We have computers, games, and more.
Teen Fun on Early Release
Friday June, 2, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Each early release for the Bettendorf School district we will offer a plethora of fun activities for teens. We will have space in the Quad and Junior League Program Room dedicated to board games, card games such as Magic, coloring for relaxation, and even the occasional video game or movie.
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Mondays, June 5 and 12, July 17 and 24, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to program a game but never had the time? Well now you can by attending our Scratch programming class. Work by your self or together with friends. Build games or animate an adventure. Registration is required for each session.
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Tuesdays and Thursdays, June and July, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Parties will either be playing Pathfinder or Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition. Please see Jesse or John for details and availability.
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Thursday, June 8, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hy-Vee, 2900 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf
Have you ever wanted to make the ultimate burger, but wanted it with a twist? Well come out and build a better burger with us at the Devils Glen Hy-Vee Club room. This program will surely satisfy your hankering for cooking tips, tricks, and alternatives to a plain old hamburger. Registration is required! you will also need to fill out a Hy-Vee waiver at the start of the program.
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Build a Better Deck: Magic The Gathering 101
Wednesdays, June 14 and July 19, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Are you new to Magic: The Gathering TCG and need help building decks? Than this class is for you. We will discuss mana curves, combos, and, of course, build decks you can take when you shuffle off to home! Registration is required.
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Build a Better 2-liter: Hydroponic Garden
Saturday, June 17, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to grow vegetables in a up-cycled 2-liter but didn't know how? If so, sign up for this class where we will disassemble a 2-liter, re-engineer it, and plant a leafy vegetable you will grow to enjoy. Registration is required.
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Build a Better Mime
Tuesday, June 20, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you been having issues with your mime routine? Or do you just like to clown around? Jay and Leslie of Laughing Matters will work with you on perfecting your mime routines and show you a good mime. Registration is required.
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Build a Better 2-liter: Composting Worm Farm
Saturday, July 1, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to compost vegetables in a up-cycled 2-liter but didn't know how? If so, sign up for this class where we will disassemble a 2-liter, re-engineer it, and create a worm farm that you will find enriching. Registration is required.
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Build Better Ice Cream
Saturday, July 15, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to make ice cream in a Pringles container but didn't know how? If so, sign up for this class where we will up-cycle a Pringles container into an ice cream maker that will give you chills. Registration is required.
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Build a Better Cookie: Construction Challenge
Saturday, July 29, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to build a better cookie? You will be supplied with sugar wafers, icing, and other delectable edibles in order to build a better cookie. Cookies will be judged on theme, creativity, and use of ingredients. Will your cookie crumble or will you be the creme of the cookie building crop? Registration is required.
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Read Local: Liv Ryan
Wednesday, June 14, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
Liv will read from her debut novel "Bearing Hope" and share the inspiring story of how she overcame the hopelessness of infertility and loss.
Discussion of "Into the Beautiful North" by Luis Alberto Urrea
Wednesday, June 21, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Contemporary Books:
"Encounters at the Heart of the World" by Elizabeth Fenn
Wednesday, June 21, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Tech Help Drop-In
Wednesday, June 14 and
Tuesday, July 11, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bring your devices and your questions, and we'll have library staff there to assist you. If you have general computer questions, we'll have computers available.
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Computer Tutors
by appointment
Do you need help downloading an eBook from OverDrive? Are you trying to figure out how to attach a photo to your email? Would you like to find a template for writing a resume? Book a one-hour session with a Computer Tutor! These one-on-one sessions are available day and night and can be scheduled by calling the Information Desk at 563-344-4179.
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NATO Today: Relevant or Obsolete?
Tuesday, June 6, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A presentation by Navy Captain Alison McCrary. Allies often describe NATO as the most successful alliance the world has ever known. This presentation will take a look at NATO Operations and organizational developments over the past 15 years, the decisions taken at the recent Warsaw Summit, the question of Russia, and how the Alliance and the nations within it approach European and worldwide security and defense. This presentation is a partnership between the Library and the Jewish Federation of the Quad-Cities.
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Medicare Q&A with SHIIP
Wednesdays, June 7 and July 5, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Get information and answers to your Medicare questions from a counselor with SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program). Individual appointments can also be scheduled by calling the SHIIP office at 563-421-1096.
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World Wide Knit in Public Day
Saturday, June 10, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Bettendorf Library invites you to celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day at BPL! Bring your current knitting project, and join other knitters around the library in a public display of the craft. Be prepared to answer questions about what you're making - when you knit in public, people get curious! Knitters will be stationed all around the library, and weather permitting, outside. Sign-in at the Information Desk (for head count only) any time between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Stay for a few minutes, or stay all day. Knit on!
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The Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in honor of the holiday. Normal hours resume on Wednesday, July 5.
The Library is closed on Sundays for the summer. Sunday hours will resume September 10.
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